Mercedes E class 2013 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 32 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Avensis) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 9 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 543 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 152 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Avensis scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 11 800 | |
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